Oklahoma Protest Filed Over Proposed State Amendment
Three protesters allege that petitions to amend the Oklahoma constitution to disfranchise African descent voters lack proper signatures and form. They argue the measure conflicts with the Fifteenth Amendment and federal statutes, citing thousands of eligible Black electors in the state and seeking a hearing date.
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Okla
Secreot
Bill Cross
Ton
Demofatris Ic
Oklahoma
Mel A. Harris
Patrick
Nagle
Athen Ey
Socialist Party
Mal. Chappell
Guthrie
OGF
William Low
Samuel Smith
Oklaho
Hich
Initiates Grand Father Clause Petition Drive Success
Guthrie Oklahoma June 1 The drive to amend the Grandfather Clause reached a successful close Friday led by Fred P Brancon state Democratic executive committee chairman and the secretary of state. Petitions exceeded 42000 with about 24000 signers. The effort, begun April 26 and finished May 28, covered 33 days nationwide in sixty days. The drive showed Democratic unity and efficiency with Brancon visiting 27 counties. Also Sam KR Frazee of the International S & T company underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering well.
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Guthrie, Olla
Fred P. Brancon
State Democratic Executive Committee
Guthrie
Huck
Porsons
Branson
Judge Denies Motion to Quash Indictment of State Rep Brown
The judge denied the motion to quash the indictment against state representative Lee O'Neil Brown. Brown is charged with bribing Representative C. A. White to vote for William Lorimer for United States senator.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Lee O'Neil Brown
Brown Ja
Biante
C. A. White
William Lorimer
United States
Trustee appointed for Sunflower Refinery
Special referee Tom Lingen appointed P. J. White president of Exchange National Bank of Tulsa as trustee to take charge of and operate the Sunflower State Refinery at Neptoze Kansas until the court directs the sale of property with an indebtedness of 225000. Creditors could not agree on a trustee ayer.
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Associated Press
Independence
Kan
Tom Lingen
P. J. White
Exchange National Bank of Tulsa
Oklahoma
Sunflower State
Neptoze
Kansas
Mars to Rescue of Fellow Aviator at Joplin Meet
At the Missouri aviation meet 15000 spectators witnessed Charles F Willard launch a cross country flight to aid fellow aviator J C Mars found him after Willard’s machine was struck by a bullet. Willard survived from 500 feet input and both repaired propellers returned to the field for more display.
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Joplin
Relef
Charles F. Wilford
J. C. Mars
Willard
Mars
Cart Junction
Mo. Mars
Wilard
Feld
Deserobed
Nguren
Strikers Demand Written Agreement in Pittston Strike
Associated Press report from Wilkesbarre Pa notes no change in the twelve thousand anthracite miners’ strike in the Pittston district. Railroad officials say no agreement can be reached until workers return per strike commission rules. Strike leaders insist on a written agreement from Manager May.
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Associated Press
Wilkesbarre
Pittston
of Clals
Pennsylvania Railroad
Istrike Commission
Teaders
Lhin
May
Railroads Advance Rates On Updated Freight Tariffs
Washington June 2 refined freight rates effective July 4 filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission by the New York Central Lakeshore and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railways. There were some advances in commodity rates.
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Associated Press
Washington, DC
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Central, Lakeshore
Delaware Lackawana & Western Railway
Railroads face reassessment after Oklahoma board review
Guthrie June 2 The state board of equalization after protests from several railroad companies reversed its blanket 10 percent hike on main line tracks. The Oklahoma Central was cut from 10 500 to 8 000 per mile while other new roads kept last year’s base. Santa Fe up 7 percent, Rock Island and Frisco up 2 percent. Next meeting set for Tuesday. Representatives argued the 10 percent rise unfair as lines struggle to raise capital and operate at losses.
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Guthrie
Okla
State Board of Equalization
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Frisco
Oklahoma
W. P. Dewar
Wagoner
Oklo
Denison
Tex
H. Grant
St. Louis
San Francisco
Tho
Los
West
Parker
A. C. Butterworth
Missouri Pacific
Raisv
Kansas City Southern
We & ‘Orient
Midland Valley
Oklahoma Central
Wichita Pally & Northwestern
Port Smith & Wentern
Doxey Murder Case Heads to Jury Saturday
In St. Louis June 2 Mrs Dora Be Doxey testified in her murder trial denying involvement in the death of William J. Brder and blaming morphine habit as a factor. Defense plans to finish their case today with closing arguments possible tomorrow and a jury verdict set for Saturday.
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Petterton
Arkansas City
Kans
Francia K. Petterton
Louis Potterton
Potterton
Mri
Mma A. Allen
Prean
St. Louia
Dora BE. Doxey
Willam J. Brder
Brder
Miami Files Complaint Against Gas Company
Guthrie Oklahoma June general order issued to take effect June 10 repealing prior orders on cotton concentration shipment and compression. Oklahoma Corporation Commission to hear complaints of overcharges or discrimination case by Mint citizens against Consumers' Gas Company for refusing service beyond city limits despite franchise.
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Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Minti
Consumers
Gan Company
Service on Three Roads in Government Freight Case
A government action sought to restrain twenty five western railroads from raising freight rates. The Associated Press report from St. Louis notes the order came from federal officials but was waived at Missouri headquarters.
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Associated Presa
St. Louis
Bervico
Western Railroada
Jury Finds William G. King Guilty of Manslaughter
Fresno California June 1 The jury returned a verdict of guilty of manslaughter against William G King the pugilist whose recent bout with A D Russell left Russell with a fractured skull and death several hours later
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Aupices Pugillet
Associated Press
Fresno
Cal
Jane
William G. King
A. D. Russell
Russell
Crohn Suicide After Estate Attorneys Demand Action
Kansas City Missouri June L K 8 Crohn former public administrator shot himself after a conference with the estate lawyers for Adelph Hunteman who died during Crohn s administration leaving an estate valued at 925 000 Crohn who was fifty a prominent local politician died today with physicians saying he would die and the attorneys had demanded he close the estate at once
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Associated Press
Kansas City
Crohn
Adelph Hunteman
Senate Works On Railroad Bill In Senate Action
By Associated Prown Washington June 1 the Senate adopted an amendment to the railroad bill prohibiting the Interstate Commerce Commission from granting a lower charge for the long haul to destroy water competition. The Burton amendment to authorize the commission to fix the minimum rate was adopted 60 to 1 with Frye voting no. The La Follette amendment for physical valuation of railroads for rate fixing was rejected 25 to 30.
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Associated Prown
Washington, D. C
Senate
Simmons
Interstate Commerce Commission
Burton
Ratironda
Senvator Frye
LaFollette
Eminte
Woman's Suffrage Petition Certified by Oklahoma Supreme Court
Guthrvle Okla June 1 The Oklahoma Supreme Court upheld the decision to overturn remonstrances against an initiative petition proposing a woman s suffrage amendment to the state constitution The court found Senator Roddies allegations insufficient to challenge the secretary of states ruling and ordered the petition certified to Governor Haskell to call an election on the issue The ruling closes the remonstrance case and advances the suffrage petition toward a vote
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Beniter Hoddie
J. Luther Langston
Suffragiata
Cream
Roddie
Secretary of State
Hawkell
Aviator Plans Flight Across Lake Ontario from Rochester
Dr W M Orcone will attempt to fly June 31 from Rochester to Toronto across Lake Ontario in a self designed biplane of about eighty six miles distance. Relays by passing boats will cover the lake as the aviator proceeds.
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Associated Press
Roeheater
W. Morcone
Rochester
Lake Ontario
Toronto
Honorary Degree For White At Columbia University
At the conclusion of the commencement exercises Columbia University will confer an honorary degree on William Allen White editor and author of Emporia Kane. The announcement notes the honor reflects White’s contributions to journalism and letters.
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Proan
New York
Columbia University Today
William Allen White
Emporia, Kane
Land graft exposed in Oklahoma Indian allottee cases
A dozen alleged land con artists, operating as an organized conspiracy in Muskogee Oklahoma, are accused of forging deeds to defraud Indian allottees. Sheriff Wisner has jailed about half the suspects, with warrants issued for the rest who fled. Noted figures include Jeasia Hibden and W L Mays, among others. a recent confession links a dozen participants. The full story unfolds as cases proceed in Judge Bailey's court with nearly 100 warrants anticipated.
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Muskogee
Oklo
Wisner
Romen
Jeasia Hibden
W. L. Mays
C. C. Zinn
Eaton Casey
John Colyer
Werk
Baton Casey Han
Bailey
Ani
Democrats May Now Vote for Bill
The Crawford amendment to the Hepburn rate act ramipond bill was rejected by the Senate. The Overman amendment regulating the malpension of state laws was adopted by the Senate, affecting interloutory proceedings in federal courts. With the Overman action, most Democratic senators are now expected to vote for the railroad bill.
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Associated Presa
Washington, D.C
Crawford
Senate
Ramitor Overman
Burweop
Washington
Overman
Tragic explosion kills three near Collinaville
Three men were killed today near Collinaville high town when a St Louis Troy and Bowers plan exploded. The incident occurred in Missouri with authorities investigating the blast and identifying the deceased. Further details on suspects or motive were not immediately available.
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St. Louis
Sane
Collinaville
Troy & Bowers
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